The US State Department is currently working to confirm the citizenship status of Michigan doctor Kamel Ahmad Jawad, who tragically lost his life in Lebanon on Tuesday. While spokesperson Matthew Miller initially referred to Jawad as a legal permanent resident, he later emphasized that regardless of his official status, Jawad is considered an American and his death is a profound tragedy.
Miller expressed heartfelt condolences to Jawad's family during a briefing, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding his citizenship. The department is actively reviewing records to ascertain whether Jawad held American citizenship, as indicated by his family.
